The Tale of Two Cities

Depending on whether you were rich or poor, Liverpool in the 19th Century could have been the greatest or the worst place on earth.

People with money would have enjoyed an amazing life of new inventions; photographs, railways, electricity, sound recording, cinema, motor cars and radio were all introduced during this period. Each day would be one of new discovery, your life was a constant holiday.

For poor people, however, they were lucky to survive to the end of the day. Although that wasn't anything to particularly look forward to itself!